The jobs of almost 380 Ballantynes staff appear more secure following the news the Christchurch branch may be able to reopen later this year.

Part of central Christchurch will be open for business again from October ahead of Cup and Show Week, one of the city's busiest times of year, under a plan announced this afternoon.

A group of Christchurch skateboarders have made the most of their city's devastated roads and pavements.

Nick Regos writes on tragedy and the urgent urban planning opportunity it offers.

Sonny Bill Williams says he may turn his back on the oval ball codes for good.

Commitment and some sacrifices only way to fix growing social and economic problems.

Hiroko Tamano was in Kobe 15 years ago when a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck, killing 6400 people.

The judges in the Clayton Weatherston appeal have reserved their decision, rejecting his lawyer's claims about media coverage skewing the trial.

Honeymoons aren't always easy for newlyweds, but six natural disasters?

A honeymooning pair claim to have run into not one, but six natural disasters as they followed their itinerary around the globe.

The minimum $190 per week rent for a Government-supplied campervan in earthquake-hit Christchurch is affordable, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says.

A 22-year-old man was sentenced on his 19th, 20th, and 21st charges of taking a motor vehicle, in the Christchurch District Court today.

Labour has called the Govt's revised $1.2b South Canterbury Finance bill a "disaster of epic proportions", saying Finance Minister Bill English "grossly mishandled" the situation and should resign as a result.